Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking a Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality with a minimum of 10 years' experience on major civil infrastructure projects. The role requires oversight of construction materials, from submittals to final acceptance, and collaboration with contractors, laboratories and inspectors to ensure material performance.

Candidates should hold a BSc in Civil/Geology/Materials Engineering, UAE/GCC experience preferred, knowledge of testing procedures, AutoCAD and MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Geology Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience on infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years UAE/GCC experience in roads, bridges, tunnels or major civil works.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor material submittals against project specs and standards.
• Coordinate approval processes for construction materials and documentation.
• Act as focal point for scheduling and controlling materials at site.
• Inspect material-related activities for contract compliance.
• Coordinate laboratories and subconsultants for testing and certification.
• Verify only approved materials are used in permanent works.
• Maintain detailed material inspection, testing and issue records.

Skills

Materials engineering

Construction materials

Infrastructure materials

Roads materials

Bridge materials

Tunnel materials

Material submittal review

Material approvals

Material testing

Laboratory management

Laboratory coordination

Third-party testing

Material inspections

Material source approval

Supplier verification

Material compliance

Material traceability

Material storage inspection

Certificate of Compliance

Material Safety Data Sheets

Inspection tags

Quality control

Quality assurance

Construction specifications

Contract compliance

Engineering calculations

Technical graphs

Technical charts

Test result review

Nonconformance identification

Corrective action support

Sampling coordination

Construction inspection

Daily reporting

Technical reporting

Material documentation

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Materials Engineer will provide technical control over the materials used throughout infrastructure construction, from initial submittal and source approval through delivery, testing, storage, incorporation, and final acceptance. The position requires close coordination with contractors, laboratories, subconsultants, inspectors, and project engineers to ensure material performance is verified before it affects permanent works. Strong oversight in this role will help prevent noncompliant materials, reduce construction defects, support reliable quality records, and protect the long-term durability of infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor material submittals against project specifications, applicable standards, and approved technical requirements.
• Coordinate the approval process for construction materials and ensure required supporting documentation is complete.
• Act as a focal point for scheduling and controlling construction materials and related equipment at the project site.
• Inspect material-related activities to verify compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate subconsultants and laboratories responsible for material sampling, testing, and certification.
• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Check materials delivered to site against approved sources, suppliers, product data, and submittals.
• Confirm that delivered materials are stored, protected, and handled in accordance with manufacturer and project requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of material inspections, approvals, testing activities, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare daily reports and other material-related documentation required under the contract.
• Review Certificates of Compliance, Material Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and supporting technical records.
• Identify potential material conflicts, quality concerns, and specification deviations and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Develop practical recommendations to support resolution of material-related construction issues.
• Observe site execution and verify that approved materials are being used in accordance with accepted methods.
• Participate in development and refinement of quality control procedures and reporting systems.
• Support preparation of job safety practices and safety-related documentation associated with material handling and testing.
• Perform engineering calculations required for material assessment, reporting graphs, and technical charts.
• Monitor laboratory activities and ensure tests are carried out according to approved procedures and standards.
• Review test results and highlight failures, anomalies, or trends requiring further investigation.
• Coordinate with inspectors and engineers when retesting, additional sampling, or corrective action is required.
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors or support staff when assigned.
• Maintain organized and auditable material files throughout project execution.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geology Engineering, Materials Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required on infrastructure projects. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant UAE or GCC experience involving roads, bridges, tunnels, or comparable major civil works. Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing procedures, material approvals, laboratory operations, and infrastructure quality requirements is essential. Candidates should be capable of reviewing technical submittals, certificates, laboratory results, specifications, and other supporting compliance documentation. Experience coordinating material testing laboratories and third-party testing organizations will be highly valuable. RTA approval will be considered an advantage. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical reporting capability and confidence preparing calculations, graphs, charts, and material quality records. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic AutoCAD is required. The role also demands effective communication with contractors, consultants, laboratories, inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

Skills Set

• Materials engineering
• Construction materials
• Infrastructure materials
• Roads materials
• Bridge materials
• Tunnel materials
• Material submittal review
• Material approvals
• Material testing
• Laboratory management
• Laboratory coordination
• Third-party testing
• Material inspections
• Material source approval
• Supplier verification
• Material compliance
• Material traceability
• Material storage inspection
• Certificate of Compliance
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Inspection tags
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Construction specifications
• Contract compliance
• Engineering calculations
• Technical graphs
• Technical charts
• Test result review
• Nonconformance identification
• Corrective action support
• Sampling coordination
• Construction inspection
• Daily reporting
• Technical reporting
• Material documentation
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• RTA requirements
• Stakeholder coordination
• Site quality monitoring
• Infrastructure quality management

Why Join Us

Dubai 's road, bridge, tunnel, and urban infrastructure programs rely on rigorous materials engineering to achieve the required durability, safety, and service life. This position offers significant responsibility for controlling the quality of materials from source approval through testing and final incorporation, making the role central to successful construction delivery.

Parsons Corporation provides an environment where experienced materials engineers can work closely with multidisciplinary supervision teams, laboratories, contractors, and infrastructure specialists. The role offers continued development in material compliance, laboratory management, quality assurance, and major civil project delivery across the UAE.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and technology organization delivering transportation, infrastructure, and complex development programs. Its UAE teams provide engineering, construction supervision, materials management, quality control, project management, and technical services across major roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and urban infrastructure projects.